Chronic myelogenous leukemia
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (pronounced: kroh-nik my-uh-loh-jus loo-kee-mee-uh), also known as CML or Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, is a type of cancer that starts in certain blood-forming cells of the bone marrow.
Etymology
The term "Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia" is derived from the Greek words "chronos" (time), "myelos" (marrow), "genous" (origin), and "leukemia" (white blood).
Definition
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia is a slow-progressing and rare form of leukemia. It is characterized by the increased and unregulated growth of predominantly myeloid cells in the bone marrow and the accumulation of these cells in the blood.
Symptoms
Common symptoms of Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia include fatigue, weight loss, pain or fullness below the ribs on the left side, night sweats, and fever.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia typically involves blood tests, bone marrow tests, and genetic testing to look for the presence of the Philadelphia chromosome or the BCR-ABL1 gene.
Treatment
Treatment options for Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia include targeted therapy, chemotherapy, stem cell transplant, biologic therapy, and clinical trials.
Prognosis
The prognosis for Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia has greatly improved in recent years, thanks to advances in targeted therapies. However, the prognosis can vary depending on a number of factors, including the patient's age and overall health, the phase of the disease, and the patient's response to treatment.
Related Terms
- Leukemia
- Cancer
- Bone marrow
- Blood-forming cells
- Philadelphia chromosome
- BCR-ABL1 gene
- Targeted therapy
- Chemotherapy
- Stem cell transplant
- Biologic therapy
- Clinical trials
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chronic myelogenous leukemia
- Wikipedia's article - Chronic myelogenous leukemia
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